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Need to get lab work done, such as blood or urine tests, PAP test or biopsy? Think about using a lab that isn’t located in or part of a hospital. They’re often way less expensive than a hospital lab, and some health insurance plans have a lower co-pay for outside labs. And many outside labs… Continue reading Wanna Save Some Money (part 2)?
If you have a health problem that isn’t an emergency and you can’t see your regular doctor, think about going to an in-network retail clinic, walk-in doctor’s office or urgent care center. They can take less time than an emergency room, are open nights and weekends and could save you a TON o’money!
… die? It’s expensive! Cedars Sinai Medical Center billed Medicare $132,000 (yes!) for ONE week of care. I don’t want this to be morose but I do want to use my father’s death a couple of months ago as a life lesson about how to be pro-active in your own medical care. The doctors wanted to… Continue reading What does it cost to…
OpenTable for MDs This recently came across The Insurance Mom’s e-desk and, although I can’t give it a thumbs up or down, it does look intriguing! Let me know how it works for you. Waiting days for a doctor’s appointment can make you extremely uneasy — not only do you not know what that lump… Continue reading ZocDoc — sort of like OpenTable, but not
Do YOU know what tests you need to ask your doctor about every year? The Insurance Mom wants you to really take care of yourself. Everyday I talk to people who, seemingly all of a sudden, get sick — and it comes as such a surprise to them. What would be different if, every year,… Continue reading Hey, girlfriend!
WOW! The Insurance Mom just went global! How cool is THAT?!!
The Insurance Mom wants to know… does this make ANY sense to you? Last year it became possible for an unhealthy, uninsurable person to get guaranteed health insurance. The government enacted the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP). It’s available. It’s affordable. And the benefits aren’t too bad either. Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t… Continue reading I’d like to trust them, but…
Do you ever wonder how some people just know how to express a thought or a feeling perfectly? Daphne Rose Kingma is that person. If you welcome pure inspiration for the heart and soul, then Daphne Kingma is worth reading. In the piece entitled “Letting Go,” she writes, “No matter how hard you may try… Continue reading Matters of the Heart
Daylight Savings Time is here this weekend. So before going to bed Saturday night be sure to move your clocks one hour ahead — that is, if you still use clocks in addition to your Smart Phone, iPad, PC, Mac or sundial. When you finally recover from that lost hour of sleep, you’ll have more… Continue reading Let The Sunshine In!
If you’re taking Lipitor for high cholesterol (no more chocolate chip cookies and milk for you!), then you’ll be interested to hear about Pfizer’s new $4 program. If you have health insurance and your co-pay is less than $54, you’ll be able to buy Lipitor for $4 with Pfizer’s new discount card, for up to… Continue reading Cheap drugs, come and get ’em!